a reference to hats worn during the reign of Queen Victoria in England (1837-1901). Such hats were commonly covered with flowers and ribbons and were often prim and dainty.a type of headdress worn by women during the 1930s and 40s which reflected those of the Victorian era (1837-1901, the reign of Queen Victoria in England). This was composed of a net worn over the hair, often having a small hat attached. And there's probably some thief sitting someplace saying, "Good heavens, why on Earth and what possessed me to steal a Queen Victoriahat?" -Sec Check and Withholds (13 Sept. 61)a type of headdress worn by women during the 1930s and 40s which reflected those of the Victorian era (1837 - 1901, the reign of Queen Victoria in England). This was composed of a net worn over the hair, often having a small hat attached.